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Losing my Phone
I lost my phone and felt relief. I know. What an odd thing to say. There were some minor inhibitions, of course, like knowing that my husband felt some remorse over misplacing it, and arguably, adding to the complete loss of the phone. I, also, felt bad over the expense of it. My husband and I aren't so comfortable as to not feel the sting of a few hundred dollars. I had only had that particular cellphone for a year, you see?
By Jessica7 months ago in Motivation
Ecclesiastes and the Weight of Meaninglessness
Have you ever noticed how unsettling Ecclesiastes feels compared to most of Scripture. It does not rush to reassure. It does not soften its conclusions. It returns again and again to the same observation: everything fades, everything repeats, and nothing under the sun seems capable of holding still long enough to become permanent. Wisdom fails to secure lasting satisfaction. Pleasure loses its edge. Work outlives the worker. Even moral effort appears unable to guarantee stability. For many readers, this tone feels almost dissonant, as if the book is saying out loud what faith is supposed to quiet.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast7 months ago in Motivation
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The old highway stretched endlessly toward the horizon, where the sun was slowly melting into shades of orange and gold. A young man named Ayaan stood by the roadside, holding a small magnifying glass in his hand. He wasn’t studying the road. He was studying his life.
By USA daily update 7 months ago in Motivation
The Power of Self-Improvement: Daily Habits for Personal Growth, Success, and a Strong Mindset
What Is Self-Improvement? Self-enhancement involves making efforts to develop yourself into an improved individual. It involves enhancing your mindset, routines, abilities, and way of living. It does not indicate that you aren't capable. It just signifies that you wish to develop.
By NadirAliWrites7 months ago in Motivation
Honoring Community Impact: Jeffrey Spina and The Salvation Army Middletown Corps’ Year of Service. AI-Generated.
As the new year begins, The Salvation Army Middletown Corps is reflecting on an inspiring season of service made possible by the generosity of donors, volunteers, and committed community leaders. Throughout the holiday season, these collective efforts helped ensure that local families received vital support during a time of increased need. Among those making a meaningful and lasting difference is Jeffrey Spina, a respected social worker and dedicated supporter closely associated with The Salvation Army’s mission in Middletown.
By Jeffrey Spina7 months ago in Motivation
Bruce Lee: The Great Asian American Action Superstar
Kick: Bruce Lee Song by K-pop band. Inaccurate portrayals of Asians have and continue to affect how people view Asian Americans. Indeed, Jessica Hagedorn, a Filipino American writer, calls the movies of Hollywood a type of God. Thus, their power is omnipotent in framing how Westerners think of Asians.
By SAMURAI SAM: Wild Wayne7 months ago in Motivation
The Light in Alderw
In the northern town of Alderwick, where the sea met gray stone cliffs and the wind never truly slept, life moved slowly. The streets were narrow, the houses old, and the people practical. They believed in hard work, in early mornings, and in not expecting too much from the future.
By Iazaz hussain7 months ago in Motivation
